[nagdu] Getting in trucks

[Applebutter Hill]

We don't have a SUV, but we have a pick up and a camper, and I'm familiar
with this issue. I think he's just spooked. He's been doing it OK, but one
slip and he's freaked a bit. You might just try making a treat available for
a successful completion of the task. Can you put something in there where
it's far enough in that he has to get in to get it? The other thing is that,
as they age, it is more difficult to jump. Sometimes, lining the floor with
a nonstick mat/rug can make it less of a challenge. In any event, he needs
reassurance. Just try to be patient but don't act like it's a big deal.
Donna & Hunter

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Subject: [nagdu] Getting in trucks

Hi all
Today I had an issue where Landon slid while getting in the back of my mom's
SUV. He rides in the luggage area so that he can move about comfortably.
There is a crate back there, and has never had any issue getting in the
truck before. He had his front paws on the truck getting in, and somehow
slid. Since then, he refused to get in the truck, he will put his front paws
up, but I can't seem to encourage him to jump in. He's a 7 year old Golden,
and doesn't have any problem getting in the pickup, but also does not like
our other SUV.

Has anyone experienced this before, or have any advice. I'd like to work
with him on getting back in the SUV's, but I'm not sure how to approach
this.

Thank you all for your advice.

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Thank you
Ashley Coleman
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